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oiling and greasingThe main chains on the machine continuously receiveoil. Areas oiled include the drive, rotor & pick upchains and the pick up cam. The drive side of the balechamber can be greased through a series of easilyaccessible grease banks. The 50mm bearings on thenon drive side can also be greased.

heavy duty chains• 11/4 “ on the Drive Side• 1” on the Rotor• 3/4” on the Pick Up

(All above are oiled from a Continuous Oiling System)

roller (bearings, shafts & seals)• Bearings are 50mm heavy duty on the drive and non

drive side.• Rollers shafts are made from high grade steel.• Seals are fitted to the roller ends which hinder crop

from getting into the bearings.

bale chamberThe bale chamber is comprised of 18 heavy dutyrollers. The roller design ensures maximum traction.

Chamber Diameter: 1.25 metre (49”)

Chamber Width: 1.23 metre (48”)

drop floorShould a blockage occur the operator can lower thefloor from the tractor cab and feed the blockagethrough. The floor can then be reset and baling canresume.

feed rotorThe star shaped feed rotor fitted behind the pick upensures a high capacity flow of grass into the balechamber. This maximises output.

pick up• 2 metre Pick Up• Slip Clutch Protection• Double Raced Cam Bearings

control boxFeatures include:• Automatic and Manual Net Cycles• Lube Check Alarm• Bale Count

SPECIFICATION

Pick up Width 2.0 Metre (m)

Rotor Star Feed Rotor

Drive Protection Cam Clutch

Unblocking Device Drop Floor

Number of Rollers 18

Bale Size 1.23 x 1.25 m

Tying System Net Wrap

Oiling Automatic

Greasing Manual

Min. Power Requirements 55kW (73hp)

Tyre Dimensions 380/55-17 (Standard)

Tyre Dimensions 500/50-17 (Optional)

PTO Speed 540 rpm

Weight 3000 Kg

Length 4.05 m

Width 2.55 m

Height 2.45 m

McHale has evolved from a farm machinery retail outlet, which isstill in existence today. This background has provided an excellentfoundation for the design and manufacture of farm machinery, dueto direct contact with the end user.

Manufacturing takes place in a purpose built facility, which utilisesthe latest in laser and robotics manufacturing technology andoperates to ISO 9001/2000 accreditation.

All research and development is conducted in-house using leadingedge technologies. Machines go through rigorous testing during theproduct development process and machine performance isconstantly monitored.

As a result, this ensures that product of the highest quality,specification and design are delivered to you, which explains why aMcHale product is truly “an investment in the future”.

Castlebar Road, Ballinrobe,Co. Mayo, Ireland.Tel: 353 94 95 20300Fax: 353 94 95 20356Email: sales@mchale.netWeb: www.mchale.net

This literature is designed for worldwide circulation. Due to continuing policy of product improvement, we reserve the right to alter specifications and constructions without notice. As machines are exported to many different countries, generalinformation, pictures and descriptions are provided; these should be taken as approximate and may include optional equipment that is not part of the standard specification. Please consult your local dealer/ distributor for further information.

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designed with the demands of today’sfarmer and contractor in mind...Built to last and developed on some of the world’s most

rugged terrain, the McHale product range is known

throughout the world for durability, reliability,

innovation and value for money.

As with all McHale machines, the F5 fixed chamber

baler range has been designed with the demands of

today’s farmer and contractor in mind.

This common sense approach to design ensures that

machine operation is kept simple and user friendly.

Features like progressive greasing and oiling and the

drop floor unblocking system, when combined with

high specification components, ensures long life,

reliability and a machine that is rugged enough to

handle the toughest of crops and ground conditions.

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1. Split Drive Gear BoxThe left hand side of the gearbox drives the rollers

in the bale chamber, while the pick up and chopper

unit are driven from the right hand side of the

machine. This system ensures direct short transfer

paths and optimal power distribution.

2. Pick UpThe 2 metre galvanised pick up lifts even the

shortest of crop. The pick up is fitted with lateral

feed augers that smoothly guide the crop into the

chopping unit.

The pick up cam bearings are double raced to stand

up to the most testing of conditions.

3. Pick Up Cam Inspection PortThe cam is fitted with a side inspection port that

allows the operator to quickly check and change the

cam bearings, if necessary.

4. Rotor DesignAs crop enters the spiral rotor, pairs of rotating tines

feed the crop through the chopping unit. The double

tines on the rotor ensure high output, while the

spiral layout reduces load peaks as the machine

works in heavy swarths. The rotor design encourages

a uniform crop flow, which reduces the risk of

blockages, thus maximising output.

5. Chopper UnitThe knives in the chopping unit of the F550 and

F560 can be engaged and disengaged from the

tractor cab. When engaged, the knives extend into

the spine of the rotor which ensures a consistent cut

quality. Knives have hydraulic protection ensuring

that if a foreign object enters the chopping unit, the

knives can drop out of the way.

The knives in the chopping unit are made from

hardened tool steel, which ensures long life and

maximum productivity, through reducing the

downtime associated with knife sharpening.

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3 Simple Steps to Removing a BlockageAs baling conditions are not always ideal, uneven swarths can occur which can lead to blockages.

The McHale F5 Baler Range is fitted with a drop floor unblocking system, which means blockages can be

fed through in three simple steps.

Should a blockage occur the sound ofthe slip clutch alerts the operator whocan hydraulically lower the floor fromthe tractor cab.

This widens the feed channel and on re-engaging the PTO the blockage canbe fed through.

The floor can then be reset and balingcan resume.

2. Re-engage the PTO 3. Reset the Floor1. Drop the Floor

6. Bale ChamberAt the heart of this machine is the 18 roller high

density bale chamber. The rollers are formed from

high-grade tubular steel and have heavy duty 50mm

forged shafts. This combination gives maximum

strength and ensures a long working life.

7. Roller Design & SealingThe roller ends are fitted with high performance self

cleaning seals. The seals prevent the grease around

the bearings from becoming contaminated by crop.

8. Chamber Bearings & ChainsThe rollers are fitted with 50mm bearings on the

drive and non-drive side. Drive side rollers, which

experience the most load are fitted with double

raced bearings.

Heavy-duty drive chains and sprockets are fitted.

- Drive side chains are 1-1/4” (20B)- Rotor chain is 1” duplex (16B-2)- Pick up chains are 3/4” (60H)

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2. The CONTINIOUS OILING SYSTEM on the machine is driven off the gearbox

and it ensures the following chains, all receive adequate amounts of oil;

- Chamber Drive Side Chains

- Rotor Drive Chain

- Pick Up Drive Chains

- Pick Up Cam Track

Oil lines

The bearings are supported by a PROGRESSIVE GREASING SYSTEM which ensures a MEASUREDamount of PRESSURISED grease is forced into the bearings.

1. Through this system, pressurised grease is distributed to the;

- Bale Chamber Drive Side (18 Bearings)

- Bale Chamber Non Drive Side (18 Bearings)

- Rotor Bearings (Drive and Non Drive Side)

- Pick Up Drive Gears

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Net Stretch System

After the bale full alarm sounds on thecontrol box, the net tension bars pivotforward allowing the net to feed into thebale chamber unrestricted.

As the net comes into contact with thebale the net tension bars pivot back,applying maximum pressure. Thisensures efficient net usage and that atight layer of net is applied to the bale.

The operator can easily adjust theamount of net being applied by simplymoving the adjustment handle on thenetter.

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9. F550 Density ControlOn the F550, the chamber pre charge pressure can

be easily adjusted on the density control valve. By

adjusting the handle in a clockwise direction density

can be increased, while rotating the handle in the

opposite direction reduces density.

10. Pressure GaugeThe top pressure gauge on the front of the machine

shows the pre-charge pressure on the bale chamber.

The gauge also indicates to the operator when the

bale in the chamber is almost full.

The bottom pressure gauge on the machine shows

the knife pressure.

11. Net Loading & StorageA spare roll of net wrap can be conveniently stored

and secured on the front of the machine. When

needed, the spare roll can be easily loaded into the

net stretch system.

12. Bale Kicker & Netted BaleWhen the finished bale is released from the

chamber, the heavy duty bale kicker ensures a clean

separation between the machine and the netted

bale.

As the net is applied tightly to the bale, it ensures

that bales hold their shape well, which makes bale

wrapping easier, resulting in better quality forage.

13. F550 Control BoxThe F550 cab-mounted control box is the operator’s

link to this efficient machine. Its features include;

- Automatic and Manual Net Cycles

- Lube Check Alarm

- Drop Floor Activation

- Bale Count

- Knife Activation

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The McHale F560 is fitted with a servo operated

load sensing control valve, which make the baling

process fully automatic.

Once the bale is formed, net is automatically

applied; the tailgate then automatically opens

releasing the bale, the tailgate then automatically

closes and pressurises.

In more testing ground conditions the tailgate

operation can be adjusted in the control box so the

netted bale will be held in the chamber until the

operator presses a bottom on the control box. When

the bottom is pressed the tailgate will open to eject

the bale and then it will automatically close and

pressurise. This allows the operator to drop the bale

in a location where it will not roll away.

The machine comes standard with all the high

specification features of the F550 but also benefits

from;

- An Expert Plus Control Console with a Large

Graphic Display

- A High Capacity 23 Knife Rotor

- Automatic Tailgate Operation

- Drop Floor Unblocking Cycle

- Bale Kicker Indicator

Expert Plus Control Console

The F560 is controlled with an Expert Plus Control Console,

which features a large graphic display, this allows the

operator to monitor the baling process graphically from the

control console. It also features;

- In Cab Net Adjustment

- In Cab Density Adjustment

- Knife Display

- Door Position Display

- Drop Floor Control

- Bale Kicker Sensor

- Lube Alarm

- Volume Control

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1. High Capacity RotorThe F560 is equipped with a high capacity 23 knife

chopper unit and rotor. The rotor design maximises

output by encouraging a uniform crop flow, which

reduces the risk of blockages.

2. Automatic Tailgate OperationOnce the bale is netted in the chamber. The tailgate

of the baler automatically opens, allowing the high

density bale to be ejected. Once the bale has passed

over the bale kicker the tailgate automatically

closes, allowing the operator to continue baling.

3. Bale Kicker SensorThe F560 has a sensor on the bale kicker, which

ensures that the bale has been ejected from the

chamber before the tailgate closes.

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SpecificationOperation Semi Automatic Fully AutomaticControl Box Wizard Box Expert PlusControl Box Display 4 Digit Interface Large Graphic Display

Net Adjustment Manual on Baler In CabDensity Adjustment Manual on Baler Valve In Cab

Rotor 15 Knife Baler Rotor High Capacity Fusion Rotor

Number of Knives 15 23Theoretical Chop Length 65mm 50mm

Standard Tyres 500/50-17 500/50-22.5

Machine

Technical SpecificationsDimensions & Weight F550 F560

Length 4.05m 4.05mWidth 2.55/2.58m* 2.58mHeight 2.45m 2.45mWeight 3200kg 3500kg

Pick Up

Working width 2000mm 2000mmTine Bars 4 4Tine Spacing 70mm 70mmShort Crop Guard Standard StandardCrop Roller Optional OptionalPick Up Lift Hydraulic HydraulicPick Up Guide Wheels (pneumatic) Standard Standard

Chopper Unit

Max No. of Knives 15 23Theoretical Chop Length 65mm 50mmKnife Protection Hydraulic HydraulicKnife Deactivation Hydraulic from Cab Hydraulic from CabUnblocking System Drop Floor Drop Floor

Bale Chamber

Diameter (m) 1.25 1.25Width (m) 1.23 1.23Bale Chamber feed Baler Rotor Fusion RotorNumber of rollers 18 18Bearings 50mm** 50mm**Greasing Progressive (Standard) Progressive (Standard)

Net Wrap

Control Manual or Automatic Manual or AutomaticNet System Pivot Stretch Pivot StretchNet Roll Capacity 1+1 Storage 1+1 StorageNet Adjustment Manual on Baler In Cab

Drives

Gearbox Split Drive Split DriveMain Drive Protection Cam Clutch Cam ClutchPick Up Protection Slip Clutch Slip ClutchChain Lubrication Continuous Continuous

Control

Control System Wizard Expert PlusOperation Semi Automatic AutomaticDensity Adjustment On Baler Valve In Cab

Other

Axle 8 Stud 8 StudTyres Standard 500/50-17 500/50-22.5Tyres Optional 500/50-22.5Bale Kicker Indicator Not Available StandardRoad Lights Standard Standard

Tractor

Minimum Power Requirement 60kW (80hp) 60kW (80hp)Hydraulics 2 double acting spools 2 double acting spools

1 free flow return 1 free flow return

*Width will depend on tyre selection **Bearings are double raced on the main load points

Castlebar Road, Ballinrobe,Co. Mayo, Ireland.Tel: 353 94 95 20300Fax: 353 94 95 20356Email: sales@mchale.netWeb; www.mchale.net

McHale has evolved from a farm machinery retail outlet, which isstill in existence today. This background has provided an excellentfoundation for the design and manufacture of farm machinery, dueto direct contact with the end user.

Manufacturing takes place in a purpose built facility, which utilisesthe latest in laser and robotics manufacturing technology andoperates to ISO 9001/2000 accreditation.

All research and development is conducted in-house using leadingedge technologies. Machines go through rigorous testing during theproduct development process and machine performance isconstantly monitored.

As a result, this ensures that product of the highest quality,specification and design are delivered to you. Which explains why aMcHale product is truly “an investment in the future”.

www.mchale.net991L 991B HS2000 998 F5 Baler Range Fusion

This literature is designed for worldwide circulation. Due to a continuing policy of product improvement, we reserve the right to alter specifications and constructions without notice. As machines are exported to many different countries, generalinformation, pictures and descriptions are provided; these should be taken as approximate and may include optional equipment that is not part of the standard specification. Please consult your local dealer/ distributor for further information.

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